Sunday, August 10, 2008

A New Chapter

The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.

- St. Augustine

I am excited to begin reading a new chapter in my Life Book! I hope you all continue to read as I learn more about Paraguay and the people here. So far my experience has been limited and yet I have seen a few new things.

Really terrible roads,

The slowest possible internet,

A wonderful corn dish called Chipa Guazu! (Have to get the recipe!)

Everyone greets me with a kiss on both cheeks!

I have already been introduced to two of my neighbors.

Almost all vehicles run on diesel and are loud

Changing money is so much easier than in Venezuela with all it's government controls.

People send a lot of text messages, rather than calling.

Horse drawn wagons are commonly found on the street.

It can be warm and chilly on the same day!

Soft drinks are called 'gaseosas'! (This makes me want to giggle as I envision a gassy lady:)

Some of the things you've mentioned that you've experienced there are very similar to Portugal. Especially the kisses on both cheeks, loud, diesel cars, and chilly/warm in the same day. Pretty cool, huh....

Glad you made it...no more packing for a while, Praise the Lord!

Enjoy your family and grandbabies. You have the best of both worlds, huh?!

God Bless you as you begin this next chapter in the book of your life. I am eagerly awaiting your updates.

I love the cheek kissing thing. Here in Lebanon it's 3 kisses, in Kuwait it's 2. I have to stop and think who's kissing me because even if I'm in Kuwait, if it's a Lebanese I have to be ready for the third one. LOL

And cattle drawn wagons are common too.... I´m sure you´ve seen them too. And I hear you on the internet thing! I think it´s God way of teaching us patience....But what I like a lot about the paraguayen people is, that they are so humble and content. You will notice it soon.